Description
A delicious and colorful side dish featuring tender carrots and green beans glazed with honey for a sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the carrots. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the green beans to the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until both vegetables are tender.
- Drain the vegetables and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the honey and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked carrots and green beans to the pot, tossing to coat in the honey glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with olive oil.
- Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg